Hyland Assists Idaho Victory

College volleyball

The University of Idaho volleyball team, behind the record-setting performance by senior setter Lynne Hyland, advanced to the second round of the Big West Conference tournament on Saturday with a 15-2, 12-15, 16-14, 15-6 victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Santa Barbara, Calif.

With her 64 assists, Hyland eclipsed the all-time assist mark at Idaho set by Kelley Neely, who amassed 4,744 from 1982-85. Hyland now sits atop the UI record book with 4,754 career assists.

The Vandals (25-5) jumped out to a big lead in game one but struggled with the pesky Mustangs (14-16) in the following three games.

Sophomore outside hitter Beth Craig led all players with 21 kills despite playing with an injury to her lower back.

Cal Poly was led by freshman middle blocker Kari DeSoto, who pounded out 18 kills and collected a match-best six blocks.

Idaho will face Pacific today at 6 p.m.

Asked if this win will help the Vandals gain at at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, Hilbert replied: “Based on our powerful conference and our overall record, we need to win at least tomorrow night’s match to have a shot at making the tournament.” < The Community Colleges of Spokane fell short in this quest for the NWAACC tournament championship at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore.

The Sasquatch lost the title match to Clackamas by scores of 15-6, 15-1, 17-15.

CCS dropped its first match of the day to Clackamas 16-14, 15-3, 10-15, 15-5 in West Coast Conference action at Portland.

Christine Kubista had 26 kills and Jennifer Kubista added 19 kills and 11 digs to spark Gonzaga (6-8, 13-19). Portland dropped to 3-11, 10-21. , DataTimes